Guide to Family-Friendly Golf Vacations in Northeast Florida
Check out these ideas for maximizing both golf time and family time on your next trip to North Florida, the ideal location to enjoy tee time and time with those you love.
There is no reason to choose one or the other when you can have them both!
Family-Friendly Resorts in Northeast Florida
To get the most out of golf and family time in northeast Florida, first, you have to choose the right resort. Here are a few family-friendly resort options with incredible golf options to boot.
Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa
While the Sawgrass Marriott Resort is the gateway to play the TPC at Sawgrass’s Stadium and Valley courses, it also offers family-friendly amenities to keep your little ones occupied while you enjoy your 18.
- Family-friendly accommodations: You can reserve a room, suite, or villa suite depending on the size and needs of your family.
- A private beach club: The daily resort fee also includes access to the Cabana Beach Club, with access to 26 miles of private beach, pools, onsite watersports rentals, a beachfront fire pit, and much more.
- Kids’ activities: Families can also take advantage of the Mighty Oaks Kids Zone, an entertaining and creative play space designed for children ages 5 —12.
- Miniature golf: The whole family can practice their putting in this lovely, shaded space right on the Sawgrass property.
Omni Amelia Island Resort
Another great family-friendly golf resort in Northeast Florida is the Omni Amelia Island Resort, which offers supervised and age-specific recreational activities for children, teens, and young adults.
- Family-friendly social activities: The Just for Families program runs from June to September, providing family-friendly afternoon activities and evening programs. The resort also offers movie nights, seasonal beach fires, games, and more.
- Gamers lounge: Kids (and adults who are kids at heart) will appreciate the gamers' lounge, where they can test their skills at foosball and air hockey and play some video games.
- Omni Kids Crew: The resort’s youngest guests will each receive a backpack filled with games and toys, including an activity book with stickers, crayons, card games, and a small tabletop game. Other Kids Crew offerings are milk and cookie deliveries to guest rooms on the first night and coloring menus at all the resort restaurants.
- Short Course: Want to golf but don't want to commit to 18 holes or about the formality of the game? Little Sandy Short Course a new 10-hole track is on the property and is the perfect place for people who play or don't play! Its casual atmosphere and playability allows resort guests and members to play the ball in the air or roll it on the ground. They have music playing on every hole and you can rent a 'Sunday bag' for an affordable rate!
To see a full listing of accommodations options, please visit our Lodging Page.
Family-Friendly Golf Courses in Northeast Florida
Next, you have to choose the right golf course! But this could be a little overwhelming in Florida, which has more golf courses than almost any other golfing destination on the planet. To help you with this task, we have identified a few family-friendly golf courses in different areas of north Florida.
Jacksonville & The Beaches
Hidden Hills Golf Club promotes junior golf by allowing junior 20% off all posted Junior rates. They also offer junior summer camps, check their site regularly for updated information.
St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra Beaches
The St. Johns Golf and Country Club is a championship 18-hole course only minutes from St. Augustine. It offers a range of youth programs, including golf fundamentals, part-time academy, and an advanced academy. The club is also building out a new junior developmental program mixing the teaching of fundamentals with fun interactive games. Junior memberships for those 17 and under include:
- Unlimited range access
- Unlimited walking Monday through Thursday and after twilight Friday through Sunday
- 20% off all golf merchandise and Grille Room beverages
Other Family-Friendly Activities in Northeast Florida
Beyond traditional golf, there are plenty of other family-friendly things to do in Northeast Florida. Check them out!
Beach Time
Explore the beaches along Florida's First Coast: Amelia Island, Jacksonville, Clay County, Palm Coast and Flagler Beaches, and St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra Beach. For more information about visiting Jacksonville beaches, click here.
Nature Hikes
Nature hikes are a fun and adventurous activity for your little explorers. Several trails are near golf courses throughout northeast Florida. Another great area for outdoor recreation is along the waterways and bike trails in Clay County.
First Coast Shopping
Florida is home to several shopping districts including the St. John's Town Center, the St. Augustine Premium Outlets, Nocatee Town Center and more. For all your golf needs, hit the PGA Tour Superstore.
More Like This
4 Things to Do on a Father-Son Golf Trip in Northeast Florida
As evidenced by Tiger Woods and his son, emerging superstar Charlie Axel Woods, there is perhaps no better father and…
15 Gift Ideas for Golfers
To a golfer, there’s no better gift than one that improves their game. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of…
8 Top Golf Lessons For Couples
Plan a romantic golf getaway and help your significant other improve their game at one of Northeast Florida’s premier golf…
Spend Mother’s Day on Florida’s First Coast of Golf
The kids, the house, work, family, friends– she seems to juggle it all with the strength of a pro.
Related Content:
Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
1000 PGA Tour Blvd Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 Book Now
Dye’s Valley Course at TPC Sawgrass
1000 PGA TOUR Blvd Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 Tee Times
Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass
1000 PGA TOUR Blvd Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 Tee Times
Omni Amelia Island Resort
39 Beach Lagoon Road Amelia Island, FL 32034 Book Now
St. Johns Golf & Country Club
205 St Johns Golf Drive St Augustine, FL 32092 Tee Times
Palm Harbor Golf Club
20 Palm Harbor Drive Palm Coast, FL 32137 Tee Times
Fernandina Beach Golf Club
2800 Bill Melton Rd Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Tee Times